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Home » Guide » Arthropods (Arthropoda) » Chelicerates (Chelicerata) » Arachnids (Arachnida) » Spiders (Araneae) » True Spiders (Araneomorphae) » Entelegynae » Orb Weavers (Araneidae) » Araneus » Shamrock Orbweaver (Araneus trifolium)
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Is this a Shamrock spider ? - Araneus trifolium - female
Copyright © 2007 Beth Sands

Is this a Shamrock spider ? - Araneus trifolium - Female
Point Reyes, Marin County, California, USA
November 11, 2007
Size: 3/4 "
I went bug-hunting on a rainy day at Point Reyes . It was challenging to find any wildlife in the cold , dampness . I was so happy to see a beautiful web strung along the tops of the dry grasses measuring about a foot round . I found the lovely spider huddled at the corner of her web in a debri shelter . She was very impressive . She looks like a Shamrock spider to me , but I am not sure , can anyone confirm this ? I would really appreciate any replies , thanks , Beth
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Contributed by Beth Sands on 11 November, 2007 - 9:13am
Last updated 25 October, 2022 - 2:53pm

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… john and jane balaban, 8 December, 2007 - 3:49pm login or register to post comments

Hi Beth,
nice shot. I'm not an expert, but I think you're right. It certainly looks a lot like this one .
… Lynette Elliott, 11 November, 2007 - 2:59pm login or register to post comments

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